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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.53, 236.67 and 101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.53, 236.67 and 101.61 is: 140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.53 : 236.67 = 101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.53/236.67 = 101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.53x = 236.67 × 101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.53x = 24,047.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,047.37/171.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.20

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